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OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations
Operating support for francophone arts service organizations
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : February 20, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports the operations of francophone arts service organizations in Ontario. It offers funding for service delivery, professional support, capacity building, networking, and other arts-sector support activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : February 20, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 75,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- 1 employees minimum
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operating francophone arts service organizations.
- Providing professional arts services and support to artists and arts organizations.
- Delivering capacity-building, networking, advocacy, and information services.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form in Nova.
- Financial and statistical data submitted through CADAC.
- Most recent financial statements uploaded in CADAC.
- Membership summary table, including fee amounts.
- Regional membership distribution table.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Francophone arts service organizations.
- Not-for-profit corporations incorporated in Ontario.
- National not-for-profit corporations headquartered in Ontario.
Who is not eligible
- Non-arts organizations.
- Municipalities.
- Colleges and universities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission in Nova.
- Grant decisions are announced about five months after the deadline.
- Applicants may need to submit financial and statistical reports through CADAC before the deadline.
Additional information
- All applications must be submitted in French.
- New applicants can apply only in year 1 of the multi-year cycle.
- The program was replaced by the Ontario Arts Fund.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations?
This program supports the operations of francophone arts service organizations in Ontario. It offers funding for service delivery, professional support, capacity building, networking, and other arts-sector support activities.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations program, you must:
Ontario not-for-profit organization.
Serves francophone arts communities in Ontario.
Has sustained programming and paid staff.
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations?
Operating francophone arts service organizations.
Providing professional arts services and support to artists and arts organizations.
Delivering capacity-building, networking, advocacy, and information services.
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at nchorney@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7440.
Where is the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations available?
The OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations?
OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)